What horse racing was on 8 May 2014?

56 races across 11 meetings were run on 8 May 2014: Bordeaux Le Bouscat (3 races), Carlisle (7 races), Chester (7 races), Clonmel (7 races), Evreux (1 race), Le Lion-D'Angers (FR) (1 race), Le Pin au Haras (2 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Newton Abbot (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Wincanton (6 races). That is Bordeaux Le Bouscat, Evreux, Le Lion-D'Angers (FR), Le Pin au Haras and Longchamp (FR) in France; Carlisle, Chester, Newton Abbot, Southwell (AW) and Wincanton in Great Britain; Clonmel in Ireland. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.

What was the going at each meeting on 8 May 2014?

Bordeaux Le Bouscat: Good; Carlisle: Good (Turf); Chester: Soft (Turf); Clonmel: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Evreux: Good; Le Lion-D'Angers (FR): Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Newton Abbot: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wincanton: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 May 2014?

Outright favourites won 26 of 53 on 8 May 2014 (49.1%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £53.00 and returned £93.32 — a profit of £40.32. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Tonton Macoute (IRE) at 25/1 in the 5:50 West Gate (C & G) Median Auction Maiden at Clonmel.

What was the feature race on 8 May 2014?

The feature race was the 2:15 Betfair Price Rush Huxley Stakes (For The Tradesman's Cup) (Group 3) (Group 3) at Chester, won by Noble Mission (GB) (9/4F).

What time was the first race on 8 May 2014?

The first race was the 11:45 Prix des Nouveautes at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 8:40 ApolloBet Enhanced Daily Racing Specials Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race at Carlisle.

Racing Results

Thursday 8 May 2014

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56 races were run across 11 meetings on 8 May 2014: Bordeaux Le Bouscat, Carlisle, Chester, Clonmel, Evreux, Le Lion-D'Angers (FR), Le Pin au Haras, Longchamp (FR), Newton Abbot, Southwell (AW) and Wincanton.

Bordeaux Le Bouscat Good · 3 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 3 · Biggest winner 93/10

3:40 Prix Jonathan Besse (Maiden) (Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 4 ran
1. 1Asantasana (FR)61/10Won by a short head · J: Julien Auge · T: C Ferland
2. 2Super Eria (FR)6/4 fav
3. 3My Year Is A Day (FR)7/2
4:40 Prix De La Societe dEncouragement De Bordeaux (Conditions Race) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 2 ran
1. 1Saint Gregoire (FR)11/10 favJ: Matthias Lauron · T: J-C Rouget
6:10 Prix Du Tremblay (Conditions Race) Flat · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 1Heartily (IRE)93/10Won by a head · J: Fabrice Veron · T: H-A Pantall
2. 2Baino Hope (FR)Evens fav
3. 3Darlux (FR)21/1

Bordeaux Le Bouscat racecourse statistics →

Carlisle Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

5:40 Follow At ApolloBet On Twitter & Facebook Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 8 ran
1. 13. Degooch (IRE)8/13 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Donald McCain
2. 21. Lord Brendy (GB)5/2
3. 34. Dibdabs (IRE)16/1
6:10 Download The Free Apollobet App Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 11. Swaledale Lad (IRE)3/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Harry Challoner · T: Richard Ford
2. 22. Able Deputy (GB)11/4 fav
3. 34. Hallmark Star (GB)10/1
6:40 Apollobet Horse Racing Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 17. Yourholidayisover (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Barry Keniry · T: Patrick Holmes
2. 29. Politeness (FR)9/2
3. 311. Top Chief (GB)9/1
4. 44. Snowed In (IRE)3/1 fav
7:10 Enjoy Online Games & Casino With Apollobet.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 2f · 6 ran
1. 15. Lively Baron (IRE)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: A P McCoy · T: Donald McCain
2. 22. Scotswell (GB)8/1
3. 31. Bradley (GB)3/1
7:40 Live In Play Betting With Apollobet.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 12 ran
1. 111. Indepub (GB)9/1Won by a length · J: Wilson Renwick · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 21. Welsh Bard (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 38. Foot The Bill (GB)16/1
8:10 Get 50 Free Bets With Apollobet.com Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 13. Purcell's Bridge (FR)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Graham Watters · T: Rose Dobbin
2. 22. Allow Me (GB)4/1
3. 39. Roseville Cottage (IRE)22/1
4. PU1. Talkin Thomas (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
8:40 ApolloBet Enhanced Daily Racing Specials Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 12. Grace Tara (GB)2/1 favDead heat with Taniokey (IRE) · J: A P McCoy · T: Michael Scudamore
2. 18. Taniokey (IRE)9/4
3. 34. Melbourne Lady (GB)7/1

Carlisle racecourse statistics →

Chester Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 7/1

1:45 Ig Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 75y · 11 ran
1. 111. Tres Coronas (IRE)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: David Barron
2. 22. Sennockian Star (GB)9/1
3. 38. That's Plenty (IRE)5/1 fav
2:15 Betfair Price Rush Huxley Stakes (For The Tradesman's Cup) (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 75y · 6 ran
1. 13. Noble Mission (GB)9/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Lady Cecil
2. 28. Telescope (IRE)5/2
3. 31. Danadana (IRE)12/1
2:45 MBNA Chester Vase (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f 66y · 8 ran
1. 15. Orchestra (IRE)3/1 favWon by a nose · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. Romsdal (GB)9/2
3. 37. Scotland (GER)7/1
3:15 Boodles Diamond Handicap (BOBIS Race) Flat · Class 2 · 7f 122y · 8 ran
1. 13. Chater Legend (IRE)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Martyn Meade
2. 28. Captain Bob (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Hot Coffee (IRE)15/2
4. 55. Erroneous (IRE)7/2 fav
3:50 T&L Leasing EBF Stallions Maiden Stakes (BOBIS Race) Flat · Class 3 · 5f 16y · 11 ran
1. 11. Ballymore Castle (IRE)5/6 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Fahey
2. 29. London Life (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Hell Of A Lord (GB)8/1
4:25 Betfair Cash Out Handicap (BOBIS Race) Flat · Class 3 · 6f 18y · 12 ran
1. 18. The Hooded Claw (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Tim Easterby
2. 26. Kickboxer (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Jazz (IRE)9/4 fav
5:00 Investec Structured Products Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 75y · 11 ran
1. 19. Stellar Express (IRE)7/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Michael Appleby
2. 28. Pilgrims Rest (IRE)40/1
3. 310. Tepmokea (IRE)16/1
4. 412. Memory Cloth (GB)10/3 fav

Chester racecourse statistics →

Clonmel Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

5:15 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 16. Vintage Nouveau (IRE)Evens favWon by 5 lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 27. Westpieser (IRE)2/1
3. 34. Luvly Rita (USA)6/1
5:50 West Gate (C & G) Median Auction Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 15. Tonton Macoute (IRE)25/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: P J Prendergast
2. 23. Prussian Eagle (IRE)6/4
3. 32. Celtic Artisan (IRE)10/1
4. 44. Stirabout (USA)11/10 fav
6:20 Fethard Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 12. Chance To Dance (IRE)5/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 23. Ebadani (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Indy Gal (IRE)9/2
6:50 Ladies Evening At Clonmel Races May 22nd Handicap (47-65) Flat · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 17. Abby Cadabby (IRE)16/1Won by half a length · J: Chris Hayes · T: A Oliver
2. 24. Empress Toorah (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Caliso Bay (IRE)9/4 fav
7:20 Free Admission For Ladies May 22nd Handicap (47-65) Flat · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 17. Killourney Empress (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: W J Lee · T: Timothy Doyle
2. 211. Danequest (IRE)11/4
3. 33. Dragon Fei (IRE)33/1
4. 714. Shutter Island (IRE)5/2 fav
7:50 Tipperary Perpetual Cup Handicap (60-90) Flat · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 17. Newellen (IRE)9/4 favWon by a length · J: N G McCullagh · T: John M Oxx
2. 24. Waydownsouth (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Caim Hill (IRE)10/1
8:20 Main Guard Handicap (47-65) Flat · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 115. Seismic (IRE)7/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 214. Roisin Dubh (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Keith's Delight (IRE)5/1

Clonmel racecourse statistics →

Evreux Good · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 9/10F

2:15 Prix de Gravigny (Conditions) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 4 ran
1. 1Reding (FR)9/10 favWon by a short head · J: Jerome Claudic · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 2Red Love Moon (FR)
3. 3Gaelic Way (FR)

Evreux racecourse statistics →

Le Lion-D'Angers (FR) Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 19/10F

4:25 Prix Christian de Tredern (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 14. Great Virtues (IRE)19/10 favWon by a length · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: A Fabre
2. 25. Tianshan City (GB)31/10
3. 37. La Giacinta (FR)202/10

Le Lion-D'Angers racecourse statistics →

Le Pin au Haras · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 2 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:00 Prix Du Haras De Bois-Roussel (Turf) Flat · 1m 3f · 3 ran
1. 1Pistol Park (FR)16/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mlle Tatiana Puitg · T: G Cherel
2. 2Woodlands (FR)
3. 3Tiesto D'Authie (FR)
4:00 Prix du Haras dEcouves (AQPS) Flat · 1m 7f · 4 ran
1. 1Arold Des Ongrais (FR)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Christophe Herpin · T: P Chemin
2. 2Amelo Monterg (FR)
3. 3Amazone Du Lemo (FR)

Le Pin au Haras racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 15/1

11:45 Prix des Nouveautes (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 7 ran
1. 14. Super Ale (FR)104/10Won by 5 lengths · J: Cristian Demuro · T: A & G Botti
2. 21. Celestial House (GB)11/10 fav
3. 33. The Iron Man (FR)56/10
12:15 Prix de Grenelle (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 14. Hargam (FR)7/5 favWon by a head · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 23. Guardini (FR)17/10
3. 35. Montviron (FR)91/10
12:50 Prix de Chevilly (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 110. Quirinus (GB)15/1Won by half a length · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: M Boutin
2. 22. Louvain (FR)78/10
3. 213. Manticore (IRE)163/10
4. 814. Baariz (FR)22/5 fav
1:20 Prix du Pont-Neuf () (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 9 ran
1. 12. Redbrook (IRE)29/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 210. Eyeful (GB)42/10
3. 31. Al Muthana (FR)56/10
1:50 Prix d'Hedouville (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 14. Spiritjim (FR)21/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: P Bary
2. 23. Meleagros (IRE)74/10
3. 31. Singing (FR)33/10
4. 65. Au Revoir (IRE)19/10 fav
2:20 Prix des Fortifications (Claimer) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m½f · 11 ran
1. 15. Nordic Truce (USA)21/10 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Umberto Rispoli · T: P Schiergen
2. 28. Schimea (IRE)42/10
3. 33. Daring Storm (GER)43/10
2:55 Prix de Glatigny (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 17 ran
1. 110. Altare Si (IRE)76/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: B Goudot
2. 215. Indian Miss (FR)30/1
3. 39. Zemiro (FR)122/10
4. 63. Very Bad Trip (FR)29/10 fav
3:25 Prix de Glagny (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 17 ran
1. 111. Blue Master (FR)16/5 favWon by a neck · J: Maxime Guyon · T: Mme R Edwardsson Giron
2. 213. Sun Sea Bird (FR)194/10
3. 33. Shaslika (FR)144/10

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Newton Abbot Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 7/1

2:05 Sis At The Heart Of Betting 'national Hunt' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 13 ran
1. 110. River Deep (IRE)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 211. Sidbury Hill (GB)9/2
3. 35. Cool George (GB)11/8 fav
2:35 Newquay Zoo Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 13. Nomadic Storm (GB)3/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Bridgwater
2. 21. Respectueux (FR)17/2
3. 36. Finch Flyer (IRE)11/1
4. 44. Moneymix (GB)9/4 fav
3:05 Bhe & St Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 13. Union Saint (FR)13/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Hadden Frost · T: Jimmy Frost
2. 22. Canadian Diamond (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 37. Frozen Over (GB)11/4
3:35 At The Races Sky 415 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 6 ran
1. 16. Ball Hopper (IRE)4/1Won by a length · J: Adam Wedge · T: Richenda Ford
2. 27. Kirbys Glen (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Lough Coi (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
4:10 Visit Us At Sis.tv Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 13. Cappielow Park (GB)11/4 jt-favWon by 5 lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Ali Stronge
2. 21. Another Brandy (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Enchanting Smile (FR)11/4 jt-fav
4:45 Newtonabbotracing.com Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f · 12 ran
1. 12. Thedeboftheyear (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Chris Down
2. 23. Fintan (GB)16/1
3. 39. Landerbee (IRE)6/1
4. 55. Hassadin (GB)7/2 fav
5:20 Independent Racecourses Ltd, Irl Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 2f 110y · 6 ran
1. 15. Iron Chancellor (IRE)7/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Mr Michael Legg · T: Mrs Sue Popham
2. 22. Double Bank (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Sangfroid (GB)10/1

Newton Abbot racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:55 Quicksilverslots More Jackpots More Machines Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 11. Roger Thorpe (GB)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jack Duern · T: Deborah Sanderson
2. 26. General Tufto (GB)5/1
3. 32. Solarmaite (GB)10/11 fav
2:25 Quicksilverslots Play From 10p To 2 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 15. Saakhen (IRE)1/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 28. Naivasha (GB)10/1
3. 37. Templar Boy (GB)25/1
2:55 Quicksilverslots Play 500 Jackpot Rainbow Riches Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 11. Meshardal (GER)4/7 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: James Sullivan · T: Ruth Carr
2. 28. Novalist (GB)16/1
3. 33. Major Muscari (IRE)8/1
3:25 Quicksilverslots 1 To Win 500 Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 11. Glorious Star (IRE)2/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: George Baker · T: Ed Walker
2. 23. Interconnection (GB)7/4 fav
3. 34. Sleet (IRE)16/1
4:00 Ebf Stallions Breeding Winners /quicksilverslots After 10pm Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 12. Six Wives (GB)2/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Matthew Hopkins · T: Scott Dixon
2. 23. Ray of Joy (GB)9/2
3. 34. Amosite (GB)9/2
4:35 Quicksilverslots Play Your Favourite 500 Jackpot Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 8 ran
1. 19. Royal Marskell (GB)14/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Alison Hutchinson
2. 22. Mungo Park (GB)8/1
3. 37. Marina Ballerina (GB)16/1
4. 63. Teajaybe (USA)11/10 fav
5:10 Quicksilverslots Fun On The High Street Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f · 6 ran
1. 16. Cape Arrow (GB)9/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Martin Lane · T: Paul Cole
2. 22. Master Dan (GB)4/1
3. 34. Hallouella (GB)5/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Wincanton Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

6:00 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 114. Osmosia (FR)14/1Won by a length · J: Mr Louis Muspratt · T: Chris Gordon
2. 216. Warsaw Pact (IRE)20/1
3. 36. Key To Milan (GB)12/1
4. 74. Bedouin Bay (GB)7/2 fav
6:30 Wessex Waste Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 7 ran
1. 17. Pressies Girl (IRE)11/10 favWon by a head · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Chinatown Boy (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Trickaway (IRE)9/2
7:00 Happy Retirement Joe Tizzard Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 10 ran
1. 15. Guess Again (IRE)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 26. Handy Andy (IRE)5/1
3. 39. Imperial Circus (IRE)5/1
4. 94. Financial Climate (IRE)3/1 fav
7:30 Royal Bath & West Show Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 19. Barrison (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 27. Martin Cash (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Chance Encounter (IRE)14/1
8:00 Watch Racing Uk On Sky 432 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 16 ran
1. 14. Chase The Wind (IRE)5/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 21. Benbecula (GB)7/1
3. 315. Rhamnus (GB)14/1
8:30 Racing Uk Your Racing Home From Home Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 18. Nothing Is Forever (IRE)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: James Davies · T: Chris Down
2. 29. Sun Quest (GB)16/1
3. 36. Dalrymple (IRE)14/1
4. PU1. Grand March (GB) · pulled up7/2 fav

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 56 races. A favourite here is the outright favourite at starting price — the shortest SP with no other horse at that price; joint favourites are counted separately.

Outright favourites26 of 53 won49.1% · 53 races had one
The long run34.2% winOutright favourites across every race in our archive — 96,834 of 283,117, as at 3 October 2026
£1 on every outright favouriteA profit of £40.32Staked £53.00, returned £93.32 at SP · 1 dead heat, the return split
Biggest-priced winnerTonton Macoute (IRE) 25/1The 5:50 West Gate (C & G) Median Auction Maiden at Clonmel
Joint favourites2 of 6 won33.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bordeaux Le Bouscat	1	3	3	—
Carlisle	3	7	7	—
Chester	3	7	7	—
Clonmel	4	7	7	—
Evreux	1	1	1	—
Le Lion-D'Angers (FR)	1	1	1	—
Le Pin au Haras	2	2	2	—
Longchamp (FR)	4	8	8	—
Newton Abbot	1	5	7	1 of 4 won
Southwell (AW)	4	7	7	—
Wincanton	2	5	6	1 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 8 May 2014?: 56 races across 11 meetings were run on 8 May 2014: Bordeaux Le Bouscat (3 races), Carlisle (7 races), Chester (7 races), Clonmel (7 races), Evreux (1 race), Le Lion-D'Angers (FR) (1 race), Le Pin au Haras (2 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Newton Abbot (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Wincanton (6 races). That is Bordeaux Le Bouscat, Evreux, Le Lion-D'Angers (FR), Le Pin au Haras and Longchamp (FR) in France; Carlisle, Chester, Newton Abbot, Southwell (AW) and Wincanton in Great Britain; Clonmel in Ireland. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.
What was the going at each meeting on 8 May 2014?: Bordeaux Le Bouscat: Good; Carlisle: Good (Turf); Chester: Soft (Turf); Clonmel: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Evreux: Good; Le Lion-D'Angers (FR): Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Newton Abbot: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wincanton: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 May 2014?: Outright favourites won 26 of 53 on 8 May 2014 (49.1%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £53.00 and returned £93.32 — a profit of £40.32. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Tonton Macoute (IRE) at 25/1 in the 5:50 West Gate (C & G) Median Auction Maiden at Clonmel.
What was the feature race on 8 May 2014?: The feature race was the 2:15 Betfair Price Rush Huxley Stakes (For The Tradesman's Cup) (Group 3) (Group 3) at Chester, won by Noble Mission (GB) (9/4F).
What time was the first race on 8 May 2014?: The first race was the 11:45 Prix des Nouveautes at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 8:40 ApolloBet Enhanced Daily Racing Specials Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race at Carlisle.